Shuqi Sun_Portfolio_2023

PORTFOLIO

Selected Work 2021-2023

Shuqi Sun

MFA, Interior Design, Pratt Institute

BFA, Environmental Design, Tongji University

ssun13@pratt.edu

929-855-4708

01 Bridging Communities

School Design for Crossing Community Barriers

Academic Project, Pratt Institute

From Feburary 2023 to April 2023

Individual Project

Applying principles of social behaviorism from the Chicago School of Sociology can inform the design of interior spaces to encourage people to shift their tribal identities into shared and composite ones. This can be achieved through placemaking, by creating physical spaces that promote social behaviorism and foster a unified sense of identity and community.

District Profile

The building is located in the Harlem neighborhood, on the border of Harlem and Washington Heights, and also at the intersection of Manhattan's 9th, 10th, and 12th districts. There are some gaps among these three districts with their indicators. The data shows that there is a difference in the quality of the population in these three districts.

DESIGN THAT BREAKS BOUNDARIES

LIGHTING STRATEGY FLOOR PLAN

Daylight Strategy

Introducing indirect daylight to dissipate the dimness of the underground space.

Strategy01 Strategy02 Strategy03

SCALE: 3/64" = 1'- 0"

SECOND FLOOR (GROUND FL.)

SECTION_A

SCALE: 1/8" = 1'- 0"

02 Printout Local

Travel Publisher Office Front Area Design

Academic Project, Pratt Institute

From November 2021 to December 2021

Collaborator: Junjiao Zhao

This is the office of a travel publishing company located in one of the most historical old neighborhoods Buenos Aires.

The overall style is simple and elegant. The overall style is simple and generous. The materials used in the space are mainly various woods and fabrics, giving it a classical moody and warm atmosphere that combines well with the historical vibe of the publication. People who come here can communicate and read in a peaceful atmosphere.

LOCATION: Buenos Aires

SITE AREA: 2500 ft²

DESIGN INSPIRATION

Interweaved Magic Squares

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Crowning of Saint Catherine

North Elevation at Reception

South Elevation at Elevator

Reception Area

Esat Elevation at Gallary

West Elevation at Gallary Pantry

Discussion Area

03 Step Into the Surface

Office Design for A Non-profit Organization

Academic Project, Pratt Institute

From October 2021 to November 2021

Individual Project

This is the office of a non-profit organization dedicated to solving various social problems.

The space occupies two floors, and is divided into two by the concept of sea level to create two distinct working atmospheres. The upper floor is bright and lively, with flexible office space and rest areas providing a free office atmosphere for employees. The lower level is calm and orderly, using partitions to divide the space into clear functional areas, as if under the sea.

The giant gradual staircase connects the upper and lower levels, and the "icebergs" floating on the staircase serve as a communication areas to provide a comfortable and creative discussion space for employees.

LOCATION: 390 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022

SITE AREA: 17334 ft²

& 9th Floor)

The RETI (Resilience, Education, Training and Innovation) Center is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to building strength in communities through resiliency focused economic development by following the guidelines set by OneNYC and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

It offers a substantial step forward in achieving a more resilient and equitable New York City in the face of rising sea levels, extreme weather events and climate change.

9th Floor Plan

8th Floor Plan

04 Day & Night Café

Café and Bar Renovation Design

Academic Project, Pratt Institute

From June 2022 to July 2022

Individual Project

It is the design of a three-story building renovation. During the day, it serves as a cafe to receive customers; in the evening, it can be transformed into a bar to entertain friends.

The space is industrial retro style with dark tones. The building retains some of the original red brick walls, combined with other hard feeling materials such as fair-faced concrete and marble. The use of wood adds a touch of warmth to the space.

The transformation of the atmosphere is mainly achieved by lighting. Adjustable lights are used in the store. High color temperature ambient lighting is used during the day to enhance the brightness of the space. At night, the overall space is in a dark atmosphere. Low color temperature task lighting and decorative lighting are used to illuminate key areas. This promotes close conversation and provides a more welcoming atmosphere.

MATERIAL SELECTION

LOCATION: 525 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

SITE AREA: 1st floor: 1824 ft²

2nd floor: 912 ft²

The space is designed in industrial retro style with dark tones. It retains some of the original red brick walls, combined with other hard feeling materials such as fairfaced concrete, black metal and marble. The use of wood adds a touch of warmth to the space.

Light Grey Painting

Fair-faced Concrete

Painted Brick

Red Brick

1st

Quiet Seating Area_Day View

Quiet Seating Area_Night View

Section_B

Section_A

05 All That Glitters

Basement and Rooftop Renovation of a MixedUse Building for the LGBTQ Community

Academic Project, Pratt Institute

From April 2022 to May 2022

Collaborator: Weixuan Zhang

This is a basement and roof renovation project for G.L.I.T.S to provide a living space with multi-functions for the homeless and ex-prisoner lgbtq community.

The basement serves as a mixed-use space for office, education, and performance. The strong color impact subtly divides the functional areas, and the transition of color refers to the transition of function. At the meantime, all spaces are kept visually permeable to increase safety.

The roof is divided into zones according to seasonal changes. Plants also have seasonal properties to ensure that the roof is ornamental and usable all year round.

SITE CONDITION

LOCATION: 90-06 Park Ln S, Queens, NY 11421

SITE AREA: Basement: 3060 ft² Roof: 2965 ft²

CLIENTS PROFILE

Ceyenne Doroshow, founder and executive director of The G.L.I.T.S (Gays and Lesbians in Transgender Society, a nonprofit organization) and the owner of the building. She is dedicated to helping and re-educating the lgbtq community in need. She has a unique aesthetic and preference for space and color. She dislikes white and likes spaces with strong colors. She wants spaces where there are no fully enclosed private spaces for security reasons.

DESIGN CONCEPT

To create visual impact and free flow with different colors and textures of materials while preserving all structural walls. And to use the contrast of warm and cold colors to divide the functional areas.

Material Pallete

ROOFTOP

Original Basement Plan

Original Rooftop Plan

Office

Meditation Zone

LAYERS OF LIGHTING

ROOF DESIGN

To allow for efficient use of the roof all year round, the roof garden has both an open-air seating area and a solarium. Plants are matched to different flowering periods to ensure that there is a worthwhile view in every season. The flowing circulation echoes the basement, and every step people take in the garden offers a different view.

06 Professional Work

The images were created during internships at Chapman Taylor Shanghai from June to September, 2023 and at MLC Design from September to December, 2023.

Commercial Project - ZEEKR Headquarters, China (01-04)

Commercial Projects - Dear Coffee, New York, NY (01-02) / - VPro SPA, Morries Plains, NJ (03) / Top Style Nail, Clifton, NJ (04)

Residential Project - Private Residence, Sands Point, NY (01-04)

Residential Projects - Private Residence, Flushing, NY (01-02) / - Private Apartment, China (03-04)

THANKS

Shuqi Sun